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Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a deck and mountains. - Haka House Queenstown Lakefront (Queenstown)
A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a unique ceiling light fixture. - Haka House Queenstown Lakefront (Queenstown)
A modern dining area with a round table, four chairs, and a bench. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outside. - Haka House Queenstown Lakefront (Queenstown)
A sign for Haka House Hostel with a modern building in the background. - Haka House Queenstown Lakefront (Queenstown)
A living room with yellow armchairs, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV against a geometric patterned wall. - Haka House Queenstown Lakefront (Queenstown)
Located close to TSS Earnslaw Steamship and Queenstown Gardens, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Bed In 3 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk room with two beds, a window, and a suitcase on the floor.

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6 bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

A neatly made bed with a white pillow and a headboard with a built-in light fixture.

Bed in 6 bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact bedroom with a bed, a small table, a chair, and a mirror.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and dark-colored blankets.

Private Twin

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Lake View

A bunk room with two beds, a window, and a suitcase on the floor.

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a mirror, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a mirror, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 3 Bed dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a mirror, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark throw, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

King Room Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

A bed with a white pillow and a tablet connected to it.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a white pillow and a tablet connected to it.

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Entire 6 Bed Dorm

A bunk bed with a wooden frame and metal railings, a pull-out desk, and a storage compartment.

Entire 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a neatly made bed, and a wooden headboard.

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Room Lake View

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of a deck through a sliding glass door.

King Room Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Queenstown City Centre, a neighborhood in Queenstown, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront is near the airport and near the beach. TSS Earnslaw Steamship and The Remarkables Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Frankton Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Queenstown Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Queenstown travel guide
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88-90 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • A lakeside town with boats docked, surrounded by forested mountains.
    Steamer Wharf
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A lake with a boat, people on the shore, and a mountain in the background.
    TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A lakeside town with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.
    Queenstown Mall
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.
    Skyline Queenstown
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Skycity Queenstown Casino
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Patagonia Chocolates
    11 min walk
  • Finz
    9 min walk
  • Cookie Time
    14 min walk
  • Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
    14 min walk
  • Public Kitchen and Bar
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (NZD 15 per night)

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: NZD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Queenstown Lakefront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Haka House Queenstown Lakefront located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of TSS Earnslaw Steamship, Skycity Queenstown Casino, and Queenstown Mall. Queenstown Gardens and Frankton Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful and nice staff, kitchen well stocked with utensils and everything needed to cook with. Thanks so much
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, amazing location and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location . . Good people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice spot, nice staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, the washrooms and kitchen were clean and staff was very friendly and on point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Great location. Make sure you book parking at the venue as this is not available online.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Altaf Hussain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Lake view from the hotel, nice comfortable rooms. Parking was hard to find, the street is always occupied with cars, so if you don’t contact the property early then parking becomes a struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sobia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was good. room was ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, clean and a well equipped kitchen. Nice staff and fine location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Twin room was very small. No room to open suitcase. Good location. Noisy at night with people coming and going all night. Advertised luggage storage but no mention of $15/night per item charge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monaliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good thing in this property, easy to find ,near to places such as restaurant, parks and the view is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Kurumi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and shre space are clean! It was a bit difficult to sleep because loud other person sound and door closed sounds
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and very accomodating. The room was very clean and spacious even with 8 beds. 10/10 would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great backpackers! Beds were comfortable and had a privacy curtain.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, easy walk to town centre and beautiful views across the lake. Modern clean rooms and helpful staff. Kitchen set up was awesome - so much great equipment and storage facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hagsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable

Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Haka great

Excellent staff! Really helpfull, kind and service minded.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daanesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You can’t spell Haka without AK!

AK was the best host and made the stay in Queenstown a joy with his warmth and great suggestions. Property is a pleasant and scenic walk from town yet tranquil - a great balance between the scenery and the scene in this royal town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ikshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is decent, but I would highly recommend to book atleast 3 months in advance if planning to go to Queenstown. The highlight of this property is the location, its top notch, you get the beautiful lake view and all the activity decks are just on the 5-10 mins of walking distance away and bus stop is just next to the property. So, location wise 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

JS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a stay!

Comfortable bed and great having the curtain on the bed. Tiny room for 3 beds - tough to have 2 people sorting out kit let alone 3! Shower fans need a clean but overall great place to stay. Lovely outlook!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

This is my second time in Haka House Lakefront Queenstown. It’s always a good experience. I stayed in a 4 bed ensuite toilet. The place is very clean and new. Bed is comfortable. They do have a huge kitchen where you can also food with complete kitchen stuff. There is a locker too but you have to provide your own lock. People are so nice and the environment is really friendly. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and bed was nice. Lockers in my room didn't open enough to get my backbag inside. Showers were quite dirty in the evenings so take your shower during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel in New Zealand

This is my second time stating here (4 bunk room and 2 bunk room) and I am always very happy with my stay. The rooms are vacuumed everyday, garbage picked up everyday as well, the bathrooms and kitchen are maintained regularly which makes for a comfortable stay. I like the that there are charging ports in every bed as well as curtains for privacy. The only things that I could say were a little less positive was my check in, no one was at the front desk as it was late, the self check in did not find my reservation and I did not have a phone so I could not call the night number so I had to wait quite a while to find someone who could lend me their phone. The second thing is that the laundry went up by 2$ since 9 months ago which I think is an unnecessary raise but I can still understand.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved the staff, not so much some of the guests

I have had the opportunity of staying at this Haka House a few times and the staff is always so kind and helpful. The cleanliness is almost impeccable. I must say I did not enjoy my stay in a mixed 8 people dorm as much as the female 4 or mixed 4 or even the 2 person dorm because of the unbelievable lack of respect of so many people concerning night time noise, odours, lack of hygiene, having the sound and notifications on their phones loud all evening and night long. You’d think it was common sense… not for everyone! I would never reserve a 8 person dorm again, I’d rather pay more to have a better chance of having considerate people in my room, especially for long stays. I know this is a guest problem and not at all Haka House’s fault but keep in mind when choosing your room.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025